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The Internet provides a wealth of information for use by children, teens and adults. Millions of people go online to exchange e-mail, browse the Web, and participate in chat groups, newsgroups, and bulletin boards. Educationally, the Internet has brought students closer to the world outside the school walls.
To stop children from using the Internet would be shutting down an avenue for learning. By teaching our children about the dangers and benefits of using the Internet, is to prepare them for the future. It is up to the informed individuals using these resources to make sure they behave in a safe and responsible manner.
Here you will find suggested online safety tips for parents and online safety rules for children and teens followed by a list of links that can be used by everyone to learn how to safely discover the riches of the Internet.
ONLINE SAFETY TIPS for PARENTS
 Set reasonable rules and guidelines for computer use by your children.
 Consider keeping your computer in a family area rather than in a child’s bedroom.
 Never give out identifying information.
 Get to know the sites your child visits.
 Never allow a child to arrange a face-to-face meeting with another computer user without parental permission.
 Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, belligerent, threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable.
 Remember that people online may not be who they seem.
 Remember that everything you read online may not be true.
ONLINE SAFETY RULES for STUDENTS
 Never reveal personal information.
 Tell your parents or guardians right away if you find information that makes you feel uncomfortable.
 Never agree to meet with someone you meet online without telling your parents.
 Never send your picture to anyone online without telling your parents.
 Never write or respond to any messages that are mean or make you scared.
 Practice good netiquette.
 Talk with your parents to set up rules for going online and staying safe!
 Remember that everything you read online may not be true.
ONLINE SAFETY RULES for TEENS
 I will talk with my parents or guardian so that we can set up rules for going online. The rules will include the time of day that I may be online, the length of time I may be online, whom I may communicate with while online, and appropriate areas for me to visit while online.
 I will never download anything from anyone I don't know. In addition to offensive content, spam or junk E-mail may contain viruses that can damage my computer.
 I will never share personal information such as my full name, my mailing address, my telephone number, the name of my school, or any other information that could help someone determine my actual identity.
 I will also not reveal any personal information about my friends or family. I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents or guardian.
 I will tell a trusted adult if I come across any information that makes me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused. I will never respond to any messages that are rude or offensive in any way. I will show the message to a trusted adult right away so that he or she can decide if it’s necessary to contact the online service or other authorities.
 Since the biggest danger to my safety is getting together with someone I have first “met” online, I won’t meet in person with anyone unless my parents or guardian agrees to the meeting, they will go with me to the meeting, and the meeting will be in a public place.
 The Internet is a large community; therefore, my behavior while on it affects others. I will always treat others the way I would like to be treated.
 I will respect copyright laws and check on sources. When writing reports I will make sure that the online sources of information are credible, and I will always cite my sources. Piracy is illegal and keeps authors, artists, and others from getting paid for their work. I will never download things such as pictures, games, music, or movies that have not been given to the public for free.
Safety Resources
The following links are provided as resources for you to use in discussions with your children regarding the safe use of the Internet. Please remember that when you click on any of these links, you are leaving the Salem Public Schools web site and entering a third party site that is not maintained by a Salem Public Schools webmaster. The Salem Public Schools district is not responsible for any information or links contained in this third party site.
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Cyber security basics for parents and families. |
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Top 8 cyber security practices for parents. |
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Tools and resources available to parents to guide children to safe online experiences. |
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Parents' guide to staying safe on the Web. |
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Pledges (in English and Spanish) concerning safety while using the Internet. |
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Internet safety information for parents, children and teens. |
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Learn more about the basic rules of Internet safety. |
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Practical tips to help you protect your personal information. |
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Learn how to stay safe in Internet chat rooms. |
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Internet safety games for elementary students. |
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Interactive quiz to learn about the rules of the Internet and keeping safe online. |
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Online safety games for younger children and information for children of all ages as well as helpful information for teachers, parents and law enforcement. |
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Take this quiz to find out if you are safety conscious about the Internet. |
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Internet safety information for teens. |
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Online safety awareness resources for teens. |
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Teen-oriented game to learn about the Internet. |
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Teenangels run unique programs in schools to spread the word about responsible and safe surfing to other teens and younger kids, parents, and teachers. |
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